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BV56 WEC

2006 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,695 mi
Last recorded134,695 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C 32089,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 WEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 134,695 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 134,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Couldn't look underneath the engine properly due to the undertray.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 117,158 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 117,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 111,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 6 Oct 2018 99,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 99,181 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 90,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 84,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 84,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 78,803 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 72,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2014 71,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

heavy cracking & small cuts to offside front tyre - cuts to nearside rear tyre wall

wear to front brake discs - lipped

Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,160 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2012 62,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2011 53,744 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 53,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,942 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,028 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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BV56 WEC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 89,769 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV56 WEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV56 WEC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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